Picklefork Notes

Building the Picklefork Pictorial

Outboard boat plans Fig. 21: A lightener hole is cut through both sides of the hull, located as shown on the dimension sheet.
Outboard boat plans Fig. 22: The 1/4" plywood bottom planking is ripped to the proper width and fitted between the planking-runner assembly. Clamp the member at the bow and bend aft, driving several locating screws to position the plywood before permanently fastening.
Outboard boat plans Fig. 23: The KNEE #20 is assembled to the BOTTOM BATTENS #19 so that the plywood portion sides to the batten, while the solid wood portion bears on top of the batten.
Outboard boat plans Fig. 24: The DASH BEAM #25 is fitted between the side planking, with the bottom portion bearing against the FORWARD BOTTOM FRAME #30 that has been angled 30o.

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